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Liang and the Magic Paintbrush (Reading Rainbow Book)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.2
EAN: 9780805008012
ISBN: 0805008012
Label: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: July 15, 1988
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Studio: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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Editorial Review:When a poor boy in China receives a magical paintbrush, everything he paints turns to life. But the wicked emperor wants to capture the boy when he hears the news. The story will excite readers as the ruler gets his just reward when the boy creates a masterpiece that spells his doom. Full-color illustrations. A Reading Rainbow Selection.
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the book came in the condition advertised and in an expeditious manner, very happy with this seller's promptness and professionalism!
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I read this with my little kids after seeing a fantastic HBO Story - video version. (Wish that were available for sale - NOT.) We have enjoyed other Demi, but this one just didn't generate feeling. It needs a helping hand.
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This is a simple story with beautiful pictures, though it's not particularly engaging. Neither my kids nor I enjoy it as much as our other Demi favorites -- One Grain of Rice, Firebird, and The Empty Pot -- which we adore. These other three not only have superlative pictures but wonderful stories, each in different ways.
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In this lively tale, a poor boy in China who longs to paint is given a magic paintbrush by a mysterious visitor. Suddenly the boy has the power to bring life to things that he paints. Liang uses this gift for good, until he must use his skill to outsmart an evil emperor who wants to use the magic brush for his own greedy purposes. The ending is a bit troublesome- not as completely fair and peaceful as we might like - but then, the tale is based on an old Chinese legend which, like Grimms' ... Read More
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